Hives (urticaria) are raised, itchy bumps on your skin. If you get itchy hives that come and go mostly every day for over six weeks, you might have a skin condition known as chronic spontaneous ...

Antihistamines are the first-line treatment for chronic spontaneous urticaria (CSU). If antihistamines are unsuccessful, systemic therapies that suppress the immune system are the next option. CSU is ...

Chronic urticaria is defined as wheals (hives), angioedema (swelling), or both that have been continuously or intermittently present for at least 6 weeks, 1,2 in contrast to acute urticaria, which is ...

Dupilumab is now approved for CSU patients aged 12+ not controlled by H1 antihistamines, targeting IL-4 and IL-13 pathways. Phase 3 trials showed significant reductions in itch and urticaria severity ...

Aquagenic urticaria is an extremely rare type of hives (raised, itchy rash) triggered by contact with water. Some people call aquagenic urticaria "water allergy." Urticaria is the medical term for ...

Approval in CSU for children 2 to 11 years of age is based on data from the LIBERTY-CUPID clinical trial program, including an extrapolation of efficacy data showing that Dupixent significantly ...

Hives are typically harmless, but you may need to see a doctor if they’re severe, they won’t go away, or they keep coming back. A doctor can help you treat and prevent hives. Share on Pinterest Kinga ...

Approval for children aged 2 to 11 years with CSU who remain symptomatic despite H1 antihistamine treatment based primarily on data from the LIBERTY-CUPID clinical trial program CSU is a chronic skin ...

Urticaria multiforme is a skin reaction that causes itchy, ring-shaped welts with bruise-like centers. Although the rash can look alarming, it typically resolves on its own without leaving scars. Also ...

Pressure urticaria is a form of hives. It develops several hours after applying sustained pressure to the skin, causing painful swelling. Treatment combines pressure avoidance with medications such as ...